10 Quick & Easy Salmon Recipes

By Jenn Segal

From salmon cakes to mirin-glazed to southwestern to pan-seared salmon with soy mustard glaze, these easy salmon recipes are both quick to prepare and delicious to eat!

Pan-Seared Salmon with Soy Mustard Glaze

With its sweet-tangy glaze, this salmon looks beautiful on the plate and tastes even better.
Teriyaki Salmon

This salmon, compliments of Nigella Lawson, is easy to prepare and will get a thumbs up from the whole family.
Broiled Salmon with Thai Sweet Chili Glaze

Asian-inspired flavors permeate this salmon and broiling it gives it a caramelized top — it will likely turn any salmon skeptics into salmon enthusiasts!
Southwestern Maple Glazed Salmon with Pineapple Salsa

Pineapple salsa tops the beautifully spiced salmon and provides a nice balance of sweetness and heat.
Grilled Salmon with Creamy Cucumber-Dill Salad

Looking for a light and easy weeknight dinner? This grilled salmon topped with a refreshing, creamy cucumber salad should be in your rotation.
Restaurant-Style Pan Seared Salmon

This pan-seared salmon is incredibly simple to prepare, has a beautiful golden exterior, and will taste like something you’d order at a restaurant.
Baked Salmon with Honey Mustard and Pecan-Panko Crust

With a crunchy, full-of-flavor topping, this salmon is easy enough for a weeknight, but also totally company worthy.
Sheet Pan Blackened Salmon with Garlicky Kale

Blackened salmon surrounded by crispy kale makes for an incredibly easy, healthy sheet pan dinner. Thanks to Alex Guarnaschelli for this gem!
Salmon Cakes

No more canned salmon — these salmon cakes are made with fresh salmon which makes all the difference — they’re superb.
Slow-Roasted Salmon with French Herb Salsa

This salmon is slow-roasted and topped off with an herb-filled salsa. It’s at its best at room temperature so it’s a perfect choice for buffets and brunches.